High Commissioner of Bangladesh to the Australia | |
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অস্ট্রেলিয়ায় নিযুক্ত বাংলাদেশের হাইকমিশনার | |
Ministry of Foreign Affairs | |
Style |
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Reports to | Chief Adviser Minister of Foreign Affairs |
Residence | Canberra, Australia |
Seat | 57 Culgoa Cct, O'malley ACT 2606, Canberra, Australia |
Nominator | The Government of Bangladesh |
Appointer |
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Term length | Chief Adviser’s pleasur |
Formation | 1972 |
Salary | ৳300000 (US$2,500) per month (incl. allowances) |
Website | canberra.mofa.gov.bd |
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